Dec. 2: After a scary setback Friday, Nov. 29, John Lingenfelter is preparing for a
second surgery on his broken neck later this week. He remains in the intensive care
unit of an Indiana hospital.

A surgical team was preparing Lingenfelter for surgery Friday when he suffered an
apparent reaction to the anesthetic and went into full cardiac arrest.

"Basically, none of the work done in the neck operation in Pomona held," said team
spokesperson Tom Cress. "They were going back in to repair the fusion, and had given
him the anesthetic and were inserting a trach tube to assist his breathing when he
went into cardiac arrest. Fortunately for us, one of the world's top cardiologists
happened to be right outside the door and was able to step in and help. They were
able to keep his blood pressure and oxygen levels up the entire time."

Doctors were able to perform an angioscope on Lingenfelter's heart and did not
detect any damage from the episode. They were further able to determine that it was
not a heart attack per se. Although Lingenfelter is able to breathe on his own,
doctors have chosen to leave the trach tube in place until the surgery can take
place later this week.

"Until just before the surgery, John was doing real well," added Cress. "He was
talking and making jokes. His longterm memory is real good, but he has no real
recollections of the accident.

"Sometimes you forward and then take a couple of steps back before you can move
forward again. We've got nothing but time."

Friends and well-wishers are reminded that Lingenfelter cannot accept visitors at
this time. Cards and letters may be sent to the shop at 1557 Winchester Road,
Decatur, IN 46733